Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Formula Desktop Motherboard - Intel Z690 Chipset - Socket LGA-1700 - Intel Optane Memory Ready - ATX

UPC Code: 195553483186
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 Year
D&H Returns Allowed: no
Return Period (Days): 0
Add'l Return Info: Past Exch-Call Asus 888-678-3688
Master Pack Qty: 5
Country of Origin: CHINA

General Information

Manufacturer:   ASUS Computer International
Manufacturer Part Number:   ROGMAXIMUSZ690FORMULA
Manufacturer Website Address:   www.asus.com
Brand Name:   Asus ROG
Product Line:   Maximus Z690 Formula
Product Name:   Maximus Z690 Formula Desktop Motherboard
Marketing Information:  

Intel^® Z690 ATX motherboard with 20+1 power stages, DDR5, Five M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector, Dual Thunderbolt™ 4, PCIe^® 5.0, Onboard WiFi 6E, 10 Gb Ethernet and Aura Sync RGB lighting

• Socket LGA 1700 for 12th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® processors
• Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive tools including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation for easy configuration
• Robust Power Solution: 20+1 teamed power stages rated for 105 A, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors
• Optimized Thermal Design: Enlarged VRM heatsinks with EK CrossChill III solution, high-conductivity thermal pads, triple M.2 heatsinks and two M.2 backplates, and ROG Water-Cooling Zone
• High-Performance Networking: Onboard WiFi 6E, Marvell^® AQtion 10 Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGaurd
• Fastest Connectivity: PCIe^® 5.0, dual Gen 4 M.2 onboard, ROG Hyper M.2 card with Gen 5 M.2 support, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel connector and dual Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C^® ports
• Industry-Leading Audio: ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS^® ES9018Q2C DAC for pinpoint positioning and dynamics
• Unmatched Personalization: 2-inch LiveDash OLED, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 headers
• DIY-Friendly Design: Pre-mounted I/O shield, PCIe Slot Q-Release, Q-Latch, BIOS FlashBack™, Q-Code, FlexKey, Q-Connector, SafeSlot, ROG Hyper M.2 card, and ROG graphics card holder
• Renowned Software: Bundled 1year AIDA64 Extreme subscription and intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86

ROG Maximus Z690 Formula

DIVERSITY TO THE MAXIMUS. That's what the latest Formula brings to the acclaimed ROG Maximus series. Its Moonlight White armor and customizable ARGB lighting elements ride alongside a hybrid VRM block designed in collaboration with EK, giving you ample freedom to express your preferred build style. And underneath, circuit pathways illuminated with PCIe^® Gen 5.0 and limit-breaking DDR5 support are poised to elevate performance well into the future, driving the Maximus Z690 Formula's appeal far beyond aesthetics.

INTELLIGENT MOTHERBOARD

Intelligent software solutions help ensure that your system performs at its best. The latest ASUS AI-powered enhancements span four pillars of performance, including overclocking, cooling, networking and onboard audio, making advanced tweaks and optimization accessible to new recruits and savvy PC DIY veterans alike.

PERFORMANCE

The ROG Maximus Z690 Formula CPU VRM is comprised of 105 amp power stages that are strategically teamed to quickly cancel transients. Alongside, the ROG take on DDR5 support frees memory kits to achieve their full potential.

COOLING

An ambition to maximize performance calls for an appropriately powerful platform. Enter the CrossChill EK III VRM block, empowering enthusiasts to break the limits of conventional voltage regulation with a hybrid cooling system that sails past the core power requirements of 12^th Gen Intel Core processors while maintaining rock-steady thermals.

Product Type:   Desktop Motherboard

Processor & Chipset

Chipset Manufacturer:   Intel
Chipset Model:   Z690
Total Processor Supported:   1
Processor Socket:   Socket LGA-1700
Processor Generation Supported:   12th Gen
Processor Supported:   Celeron
Processor Supported:   Core i5
Processor Supported:   Core i7
Processor Supported:   Core i9
Processor Supported:   Pentium Gold

Memory

Number of Memory Slots:   4
Memory Form Factor:   DIMM
Memory Form Factor:   UDIMM
Maximum Memory Supported:   128 GB
Memory Technology:   DDR5 SDRAM
Memory Speed Supported:   4800 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5000 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5200 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5400 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5600 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   5800 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   6000 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   6200 MHz
Memory Speed Supported:   6400 MHz
Intel Optane Memory Ready:   Yes

I/O Controller

Controller Type:   Serial ATA/600
Intel RST:   Yes
RAID Supported:   Yes
RAID Levels:   0
RAID Levels:   1
RAID Levels:   10
RAID Levels:   5

Video

Onboard Video:   CPU Dependent Video

Audio

Audio Channels:   7.1

Network & Communication

Bluetooth:   Yes
10Gigabit Ethernet:   Yes
Wireless LAN:   Yes
Wireless LAN Standard:   IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax

I/O Expansions

Number of Total Expansion Slots:   3
Total Number of PCI Express Slots:   3
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots:   3

Interfaces/Ports

Total Number of USB Ports:   10
Number of USB 2.0 Ports:   3
Number of USB 3.2 Ports:   1
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports:   6
S/PDIF:   Yes
HDMI:   Yes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports:   1
Number of Thunderbolt 4 Ports:   2

Onboard Interfaces

Number of SATA Interfaces:   6
Number of M.2 Interfaces:   5
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports:   9
Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports:   4
Number of Onboard USB 3.2 Ports:   5

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor:   ATX
Width:   12.01" (305 mm)
Depth:   9.61" (244 mm)

Miscellaneous

Brand Compatibility:   Intel